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10 Euros Rooster; 2nd type
2015 year| Billon (.333 silver) | 17 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Value within horizontal wreath and hexagonal frames
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ
2015
Engraver: Joaquin Jimenez
Edge
Plain.
Comment
After the Semeuse and Hercules, the Monnaie de Paris highlights in 2014 a major symbol of French numismatics: the Rooster. Like the previous symbols, it is reinterpreted according to the codes of modern numismatics.Interesting fact
The 10 Euro Rooster coin from France, 2nd type, 2015, is part of a series of coins that were issued to celebrate the Year of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. The rooster is a symbol of courage, honesty, and punctuality in Chinese culture, and it's considered a lucky animal. The coin's design features a rooster standing on a field of wheat, with the French flag in the background. The use of billon (.333 silver) in the coin's composition gives it a unique and distinctive look.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Rooster; 2nd type) 2015 coin.
